N.C. DHHS connects social services statewide with new system

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/19 2:46A Sasha Strong

North Carolina is rolling out a new computer system it says will help better serve the state’s most vulnerable children.

Thousands traveled to North Carolina for abortions in 2024

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/11 11:00A Chloe Salsameda

A study found that more than 45,000 abortions were performed in North Carolina in 2024, including 16,700 for patients who traveled from out of state.

Bill to expand prosthetic, orthotic access inspired by N.C. woman’s journey

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/11 10:11A Marshall Keely

Legislation up for consideration in the North Carolina General Assembly could expand prosthetic access and insurance coverage for amputees.

'It is a big need': N.C. needs almost 1,000 doctors for geriatric patients, medical group says

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/2 8:01A Sydney McCoy, Spectrum News Staf

The American Geriatrics Society said as of 2016, North Carolina had 227 certified geriatricians and is expected to need 931 by 2030.

Mentoring group prepares women to complete first triathlon

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/2 5:50A Estephany Escobar

The South Charlotte Chapter of Tri It for Life is training athletes for 12 weeks.

Many Americans aren't getting enough sleep. What does that mean for our health?

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/21 10:30A Erin Billups - National Health R

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says one third of U.S. adults are excessively sleepy

U.S. overdose deaths fell 27% last year but remain above prepandemic levels

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/14 5:36A Associated Press

There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before.

Small dairy farmer advocates for raw milk sales

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/12 12:45A Patrick Thomas

North Carolina small herd farmer Rob Benor demonstrated some of the cleaning methods he used to keep the equipment for milking cows sanitized.

FDA approves 3 natural food colors, 2 weeks after Kennedy vowed to eliminate petroleum-based dyes

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/9 6:37A Susan Carpenter

The approvals include two blue colors derived from red algae and butterfly pea flower extract.

Moderna study shows immune response in older adults for a combo flu and COVID-19 shot

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/7 6:09A Associated Press

The study was published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Nurse practitioners fight for more rights through bill, some physicians pushing back

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/6 2:21A Patrick Thomas

A bill with some bipartisan support could give nurse practitioners more power to do their jobs.

ABC Stores across Mecklenburg County now equipped with life saving medication

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/10 5:30A Claudia Puente

As part of the ABC board's commitment to public safety, staffs across all stores will be trained on how to properly administer Narcan.

The U.S. has three measles-related deaths and hundreds of cases. Here's what to know

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/9 6:32A Associated Press

Texas surpassed 500 measles cases Tuesday, just days after a third person died from a measles-related illness.

Layoffs begin at U.S. health agencies charged with tracking disease, researching and regulating...

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/1 6:00A Associated Press

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan last week to remake the department.

'Very concerning': NCDHHS director adapts to recent federal funding impacts

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/28 5:30A Patrick Thomas

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirms an expected loss in jobs and funding because of the announcement this week.